ART 370 - Printing, Publishing and Book Arts

Institution:

The University of Tampa

Subject:

Art

Description:

This course is an introduction to the art and history of the book. It includes studio experience with letterpress printing, typography and typesetting, principles of editing and publishing, creative writing, graphic design, illustration, papermaking and bookbinding. The primary aims of the class are to introduce students to the aesthetic, cultural and material dimensions of the reading experience, to enhance their understanding of how physical and visual presentation shapes a reader's perceptions, and to introduce the history, craft and art of the physical book.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ut.edu

Phone Number:

(813) 253-3333

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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